Comparison

OpenIPTV vs osIPTV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OpenIPTV

This application allows users to stream live TV, movies, and series from their own playlists and sources. It offers features like EPG, favorites, playback history, and casting to other devices. The app prioritizes user privacy with no tracking or ads.

Highlights
  • Supports M3U playlists, Xtream API, and local files
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Favorites and watchlists
  • Playback progress and history
  • Casting to other devices
  • Profile sync across devices
  • 100% privacy, no tracking
Features
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OpenIPTV is a free, ad-free IPTV player for live TV, movies, and series. The app does not provide any content of its own – you decide which playlists, channels, and sources to use. All data stays on your device. No tracking. No ads. No account required. LIVE TV & VIDEO ON DEMAND - Supports M3U playlists, Xtream API, and local files - Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for channel info - Movies, series, and catch-up TV from your sources - Fast channel switching and optimized playback PERSONAL COLLECTIONS - Favorites and watchlists for channels, movies, and series - Playback progress and history – pick up right where you left off - Manage recordings and downloads directly in the app CASTING & DEVICE STREAMING - Stream channels and content to other devices on your local network - Automatically discover other OpenIPTV installations via Bonjour - Send playback commands and take control PROFILE SYNC - Export and import your profile including sources, favorites, and history - Sync between your own devices – encrypted and password-protected - You control which data gets transferred 100 % PRIVACY - No ad networks, no analytics services, no user tracking - No account system – all data lives on your device only - Network access only to sources and devices you configure --- OpenIPTV does not provide TV channels, movies, series, or IPTV subscriptions. All content comes from you or from third-party providers you choose. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to use any content from your configured sources.

About

osIPTV

Features
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Transform your iPhone and iPad into the ultimate entertainment hub with osIPTV. Built exclusively for iOS and iPadOS, this elegant, native IPTV player lets you stream your favorite content directly from your own M3U playlists—completely free and with absolutely zero ads. Say goodbye to clunky interfaces, intrusive advertisements, and expensive subscriptions. osIPTV is meticulously crafted to give you a premium viewing experience without the premium price tag. Key Features: • 100% Free & Ad-Free: Enjoy uninterrupted streaming. No banners, no pop-ups, no paywalls. • Universal Playlist Support: Easily add any M3U or M3U8 playlist URL. Your channels, your choice. • Beautiful Native UI: Built from the ground up using modern SwiftUI for a fast, fluid, and battery-efficient experience. • Advanced Channel Search: Instantly find channels, categories, and stream hosts with our lightning-fast search functionality. • Favorites & Categories: Organize your entertainment. Save your top channels to your favorites and seamlessly browse through playlist categories. • Multi-Playlist Management: Switch between multiple playlist sources with a single tap. • Native Video Player: Fully integrated with Apple's native playback stack for full-screen viewing, Picture-in-Picture, and flawless performance. Privacy First: Your data belongs to you. osIPTV does not require an account, has no tracking, and does not route your streams through any third-party servers. Your playlists and viewing habits stay entirely on your own device. Disclaimer: osIPTV is a media player and does not provide, include, or host any media or content. Users must provide their own playlists and are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to access the content they stream.

Screenshots

OpenIPTV4 screens
osIPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OpenIPTV at 13.0 against osIPTV's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
OpenIPTV versus osIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenIPTVosIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirk RoesslerMichael Inal

In-app purchases

None

OpenIPTV

No in-app purchases

None

osIPTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenIPTV free?
OpenIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is osIPTV free?
osIPTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenIPTV or osIPTV have ads?
Neither OpenIPTV nor osIPTV shows ads.

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